Thank you Greg James — everyone should get compassionate leave when a pet dies

We’re told dogs are a man’s best friend, so why aren’t they treated that way when they die? (Picture: Greg James)

This morning, the airwaves sounded a little different, as Radio 1 Breakfast DJ Greg James missed his morning show to process the ‘horrible’ news that his beloved pooch, Barney, has died.

Affectionately known as Barn, Greg would often share pictures of his chocolate labrador online, subsequently gathering quite the fandom.

Paired with a picture, Greg wr...